Fixed Income

Fear of the Fed ending its stimulus program is overriding economic fundamentals.

Getting Inside the FOMC's Head Real Money Pro($)

How should we interpret what the minutes mean for interest rates?
Bank loans are definitely a candidate for bubble-like behavior as lending restrictions loosen.

Quick Hits on the Bond Front Real Money Pro($)

A Fed governor's comments draw attention but do not signal a shift in monetary policy.

The 'Great Rotation' Fallacy Real Money Pro($)

The theory that stocks should rally because bond money is waiting to jump into the market is wrongheaded.
The market is likely to start pricing in expectations of near-term inflation.
The markets expect continued quantitative easing, but consider this contrary bond trade.
The Fed's likely reticence in ending QE will have several consequences for markets.

Dell Deal a Turning Point Real Money Pro($)

Is it time to price in higher interest and inflation rates?

A Short Trade Setup for TLT Real Money Pro($)

Use the ETF as a substitute for long-term Treasuries to infer the direction of bond prices and rates.

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